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Committee Approves Cybersecurity Bill
Published on 22 Jul, 2011 at 12:04 in GovCon Industry | Viewed 138 times | No Comments
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology unanimously approved a bill yesterday that enhances cybersecurity efforts across federal agencies.
The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, introduced by Congressmen Michael McCaul and Dan Lipinski, primarily addresses efforts at the National Science Foundation and the National Institute…
Symantec Honors Federal Cybersecurity Leaders
Published on 14 Jun, 2011 at 16:16 in Industry News | Viewed 44 times | No Comments
Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced the 2011 Cyber 4 Award winners at the Symantec Government Symposium 2011, a one-day annual event devoted to government and its partners.
The Cyber 4 Awards recognize four leaders who exemplify excellence in government cybersecurity through their contributions to programs that address cybersecurity…
House Passes Cyber R&D Bill
Published on 27 Jul, 2010 at 8:39 in Cyber | Viewed 154 times | No Comments
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed H.R. 4061, the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 by a vote of 422-5.
The bill reauthorizes the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) and the National Institute for Standards and Technology’s (NIST) unclassified network security and computer programs. The bill is designed to enhance cooperation on federal and private cybersecurity research and development projects.
“This is…
Cyber Bill Looks to Empower and Punish
Published on 10 May, 2010 at 8:08 in Cyber | Viewed 108 times | No Comments
A new bill introduced in the House of Thursday looks to empower the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator while penalizing agencies that fail to adequately secure their networks.
The Executive Cyberspace Authorities Act of 2010, introduced by James Langevin and Michael McCaul, would create a cyberspace director position that requires confirmation from the…
